Job Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We’ve prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offeringhundreds of degrees and certificatesin70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor’s degrees. Consistent with CSN’s mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracingdiversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities, value equity and inclusion, and amplify diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We believeequityis the foundation for a thriving, justice-centered institution that serves all. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an inclusive environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access,equity, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022 and 2023 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.

• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.

• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.

• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 17.5% with 100% employer match.

• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available

• Learning & professional development opportunities.

• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

Position Summary

The Department of Health-Related Professions is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position to manage and teach in the Funeral Services Program. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the Funeral Services Program including curriculum, assessment and evaluation, supervision of faculty, and compliance with accreditation standards. The successful applicant will work closely with the Health-Related Professions Department Chair and other faculty and staff to ensure the program provides optimal results for the needs of the students, college, and community needs.

Organizational Relationship

The Program Director will report directly to the Health-Related Professions Department Chair. Program directors are full-time members of the academic faculty at CSN. Program Directors work with students, other faculty, other program directors, ESHS Dean, classified staff, other administrative staff, vice-presidents, and community leaders.

Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage all aspects of the Funeral Services program to meet CSN, Engelstad School of Health Sciences, and Program mission and goals.

• Maintain compliance with all American Board of Funeral Service Education Standards.

• Prepares reports, self-studies for accreditation, and facilitates site visits.

• Advise students.

• Instruct funeral services didactic courses, laboratories, and supervises students on clinical rotations.

• Maintain student records, i.e., grades, attendance, exams, assignments, competencies, etc.

• Develops and maintains affiliation sites for student placements.

• Conducts ongoing assessment and evaluation of the program to achieve program learning outcomes.

• Creates, maintains, and coordinates a program advisory committee to monitor and support the activities of the program.

• Participates in program budget process.

• Maintain current knowledge of funeral services practices and techniques through continuing professional development.

• Participates in program, department, school, and college-wide committees.

• Assignments may be multi-campus with the possibility of day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

• Additional related duties include academic advising, curriculum development, and service to the institution and community.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABFSE accredited program

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university earned within 5 years of the date of the initial appointment in funeral service education

• Possess a valid license to practice as a funeral service professional in Nevada

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in the funeral industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in funeral services.

• Previous teaching experience in higher education.

• Experience teaching and/or working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.

• Experience with curriculum development.

Starting Salary Range

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for an instructor with a Master’s degree, the salary range would be $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range is up to $89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years’ experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for initial salary placement purposes.

CSN offers a generous benefits package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long-term care, short-term disability, and legal). Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance programs, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on-campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada Faculty Contract CSN-NFA Contract 2022-25.

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above.

• Resume

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

• Valid Nevada License - Professional Funeral Service

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

National Search

Out-of-Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at the time of travel.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.